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Laurier celebrates the contribution of Aboriginal knowledge to education

March 2, 2016

March 2, 2016For Immediate Release

WATERLOO – Wilfrid Laurier University invites the community to experience its annual weeklong series of events that highlight the contributions of Aboriginal knowledge to education. A series of events will take place from March 5 to March 12 on Laurier’s Waterloo and Brantford campuses.

“Aboriginal Education Week is an important week where we share our heritage and culture with the wider community,” said Jean Becker, Laurier’s senior advisor: Aboriginal Initiatives. “I am proud that Laurier is committed to having an extraordinary and empowering experience for all Aboriginal students across all campuses.”

Laurier is proud to be part of the Council of Ontario Universities’ (COU) campaign, “Let’s Take Our Future Further,” which aims to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Aboriginal learners and alumni at Ontario universities and to encourage current students to continue to pursue and complete their studies.

Two Laurier students, Elizabeth McLeod and Darren Thomas, are featured among the videos of 13 role models who are studying or have recently graduated from an Ontario university.